movingforward12

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1. Shady Grove Hospital in Rockville

   movingforward12 replied to movingforward12's topic in Maryland

   I believe it took a few weeks, about 2-3 weeks before they sent me an email after I put in my application. They told me I needed to score above 80% to move forward with the interview process. You will get the score right after you finish the test. I ...

2. Shady Grove Hospital in Rockville

   movingforward12 replied to movingforward12's topic in Maryland

   Did you apply to one of their units?

3. Shady Grove Hospital in Rockville

   movingforward12 posted a topic in Maryland

   Hello, I have applied to the Medical unit (2A) at SGH and am schedulled to have the pre-interview test. I would like to know more information from anyone that is working there or has worked at this hospital, particularly if you have any knowledge of ...

4. Need some inspiration

   movingforward12 replied to nyguynurse's topic in NCLEX

   I know how you feel. When I took the boards I was so nervous I litterally had shaken legs for the most part of the test. I was a nervous wreck. When I was preparing to take the boards, Ive heard from others to do a lot of questions, so that is what ...

5. What personalities traits are necessary for success and happiness in nursing?

   movingforward12 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   All of what has been said is great advice. I would also have to add that your co-workers are first and foremost your co-workers and so you should always maintain a professional relationship with them. If that relationship develops into a friendship, ...

6. Respiratory Therapy vs. Nursing

   movingforward12 replied to rgodfrey's topic in Career Support

   I think respiratory therapist school is easier compared to nursing. But I wouldnt go into respiratory therapy becaue of your grades. I know this one nurse who said "I passed nursing by the skin of my teeth" and she is one of the best nurses that I kn...

7. Is it worth travelling 4 hrs to work?

   movingforward12 replied to RNHURT's topic in General Nursing

   When I first read the title of the post, I thought to myself there is no way I would do that. After reading that she will be working in a unit she always wanted to I thought.....it might be worth it, this is her opportunity to do something shes alway...

8. Do you have family members who are nurses?

   movingforward12 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Relations

   Im the first nurse in my family. Actually, the first one to work in a healthcare field.

9. How do i know if nursing is for me?

   movingforward12 replied to Bryana's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Some areas of nursing will most likely not expose you to bodily fluids, but eventually they might. Suppose you work in a doctors office and have to do blood draw, would you be comfortable with that? You have to get through nursing program to become a...

10. Nurses, I need your wisdom

    movingforward12 replied to Jmiami's topic in Career Support

    error, double posted

11. Nurses, I need your wisdom

    movingforward12 replied to Jmiami's topic in Career Support

    you have a lot of different variables involved, but i think option b sounds better to me. i think you should break it down: - amount of time to get rn license with option a is probably 2.5 yrs (i estimated about 1 year for the bridge program, but...

12. Which schedule would you rather work?

    movingforward12 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    I personally like working 12 hr shifts because I go to work less days (saves time on commute, getting ready, etc.) and I dont feel as tired for some reason. You mentioned that you will be working 2 to 3 days of the long shift which is not bad at all....

13. How I Got My Dream Job!

    movingforward12 replied to tokyoROSE's topic in Job Hunt

    Congratulations on getting a job that you wanted. You were smart and used unique strategies in getting an interview. I am without a job and its difficult to find a job in my specialty working on a day or evening shift. Most of the hospitals around w...

14. Need Opinion

    movingforward12 replied to movingforward12's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your suggestions. I have decided not to accept the job offer, if infact they do offer it to me. The hospital is pretty far from me and I can imagine during rush hour it will take a long time to get there, probably around 45min - 1hr, if...

15. Need Opinion

    movingforward12 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am due for an interview with a hospital that offers rotating shifts. I am very interested in working at this hospital but the only problem that I have is the schedule. I used to work night shift and I prefer to work day shift instead. They d...